Marini's Empanadas is a Houston institution for a reason. They've been around forever, and the…read moreconsistency and quality still hit every single time. The selection is expansive. There's truly something for everyone...and honestly, I've never had anything here that wasn't good. That said, I always come back to my staples: Las Adelitas, The Oinker, and Italian Marcelo. Each one is packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and made with love. Whether you're a first-timer or a longtime Houstonian, Marini's never disappoints. A must-visit...and revisit.

This place has been on my radar for a long time and finally stopped today. That was best decision I…read moremade all day. The place was tucked off in plaza I had to get up in there and was so pleasantly surprised. So cozy and cute. They have a great selection of empanadas and all the ones I had were sooooooo good. The spinach was a little juicier than I anticipated but everything was made so fresh. The Tia Maria and eggplant were my favorites and the sauces were a great addition in flavor. The dessert empanada sweet potatoes was top tier. The filling was just sweet enough, definitely want to taste the others, especially since they make their own fruit fillings. I can see how they've been around for so long. New customer alert !

Tomato basil empanada was to die for followed very closely by ham and cheese…read more Place was cute, very local to the theme. Bartender was attentive and owner was very helpful with wine selection. 10/10 will be back

This restaurant was highly recommended and it definitely was amazing. I recall the this place being…read morea coffee bar and now a beautiful decorated restaurant. The staff immediately greeted us and constantly checked on us. The portions were great but the steak melted in my mouth. The beef empanadas were crispy and filled with delicious meat. The wine varieties were great also. What a nice place for a family or couple enjoying lunch, dinner together. I will definitely eat more food here and try other dishes! Stay hungry enjoy life my friends.

Que sabroso y todos bien amable y amorosos…read more The empanadas are delicious and the customer service is superb. You're treated like family. Please come support!

All the food is amazing there. My favorite are the empanadas…read more great customer service

Super delicious and wide variety of sweet and savory empanadas with a lot of protein options…read more They also have great choripan sandwiches and Argentinian desserts. Service was good and quick. Only critique was the choripan needed some kind of kick like hot sauce or spicy chimichurri.

Yo Houston... tap in on The Empanada Company... they ain't playin' with y'all…read more Service all the way A1; Fast, friendly, real hometown vibes.And these Mexican empanadas STRAIGHT FIRE Fam... they stuffed stupid with meat and hittin' you with that Mexi-Texa flavor dats bold, spicy, and buttery... that H-Town kickback of real Mexican sabor mixed with Texas grit. Houston eats different, we don't just taste food. We feel it in the soul, mane!

I love the Empanada Company! We went here after a nice little walk at Memorial Park. We got several…read moredifferent empanadas such as the guava and cheese, pumpkin, chorizo and potatoes, beef filling, potato and egg and a sausage kolache. Everything was amazing besides the potato and egg. Don't get that one!! Definitely try both a breakfast, lunch and dessert empanada! Service was great, and kind. They did forget my beef filling one, but once I told them, they immediately apologized and gave me one.

Empanada me up…read more Found this place on TGTG and it's delicious. It's in the front end of a small medical building so easy to pass. Small shop but very clean and the staff are super nice. They are warm and yummy. I have had mushroom, chorizo, vegetable, queso, mole, shredded beef. The mushroom is my fave. Packed with deliciousness. And the vegetable one was nice too. They are all really good. The fillings are seasoned perfectly. The empanada shell is soft in the middle and crunchy in the edges. They also have sauce so make sure to ask for that because it adds a nice punch to them. They also do breakfast ones and some other varieties. Def worth trying if you live empanadas like I do.

The layout of this place is kind of confusing there are two rooms both with cash registers but the…read morefood really comes out at the 1st room you walk into. (This room looks more like a store) I ordered from the restaurant side & waited longer than I needed to for my food because I was in the wrong room. In regards to the food, there is a LOT of variety (seafood, burgers, Salvadoran food ect) however the pupusas were not that flavorful to me & the salsa/curtido was not that spicy which is what I like.

First time here. Took a little long to get the food and my to-go order but I think this was due to…read morethe rush hour time. Lunch time Descent food, people were very nice. Cheap too! Ordered 4 pupusas to split with someone & one large drink. ONLY $10.84 plus I added tip. Will definitely return. Three stars; flavor and wait time

We just moved to the Houston area from west Texas. Being Colombian, there were no options for me…read moreout west. We're originally from Connecticut so I had Colombian food all around me. When I got here and found Cheo's, I was extremely excited to say the least. I picked up a dozen empanadas today and my husband and I devoured them in less than 10 minutes, as you can see from the picture. They reminded me of home and I couldn't be any happier. Thank you Haviva and Felix!!

Delicious empanadas. They don't have a physical store. I placed my order by phone and picked it up…read moreat their household. The owners were very responsive via text.

Cozy warm and inviting This was my first visit; I have to say phenomenal is an understatement!…read moreHarrison is over attentive like that's possible in the service industry! Lol. The empanada sampler that I had was amazing I had Italian, mushroom, spinach and spicy chopped beef; they were each beautiful in their own right. The chimichurri is authentic perfection. I look forward to providing a follow up review when I bring my girlfriend here for dinner.

This is a cute family-run restaurant full of customers on a Saturday night. There was only 1…read morewaiter servicing the whole place so be patient. We didn't get to try a lot of items on their menu so my impression is limited to what we ordered. For appetizers, we had a variety of empanadas (spicy ground beef, chicken chipotle, italian, fugazetta). All are very tasty and probably one of the best items they have. The chimichurri that comes with them is a stand-out. We had the platter of mixed meats (parrillada che gaucho) that included 3 kinds of sausages, chicken breast, sweetbread, short rib, flank and skirt steaks. The sausages were good, the chicken was standard grilled chicken breast and the beef cuts were pretty tough (our knives had a really hard time cutting through them). Again, the chimichurri is the star and makes the meats much better. It came with 2 sides so we chose asparagus and fries tossed in garlic+parsley. For dessert, we had an apple maple empanada and a banana dulce de leche empanada with ice cream. Both are delicious but that banana one is a must-try. Fabulous.

Warmly received and got help making selections. Service was quick and cheerful. The empanadas are…read moreamazing. It's well worth seeking out. There's a park nearby in the Theatre District that provided a fine place to enjoy and a place to lock up a bicycle.

I went the 2nd week of April 2025 and it was closed. The security guard confirmed. I was really…read morelooking forward to trying out these empanadas as they were highly recommended. I still get my fix at Argentina Empanadas across the freeway from Osteen's mega church

I've been here twice and will keep coming back!…read more They are located in a plaza with free parking which is always a plus. Service has been great both times. They have so many empanada options so it is hard to choose but I went with the Texas Brisket, Four Cheese and Guava & Cheese. I liked them all! The restaurant itself is small but they have a good amount of seating and it is nicely decorated. Highly recommend!

First time popping by - was torn between this one and the "original" empanada place…read more Little Patagonia is a cute little place, seating for a few dozen. Menu is limited. I believe the owners were on site (very nice). Food items are served on s cutting board. Chose the chicken, pork and spinach. I would not pick the spinach again - too much packed in the crust. Pastry is very light and crispy - all had a great taste. The chimichurri was very mild. Bonus - each has a fire brand indicating flavor.